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Robert W. Newburgh Papers, 1958-1976View associated digital content.

The Robert W. Newburgh Papers document Newburgh's research, administrative activities, participation in faculty governance, contributions to statewide and national organizations, and instruction. Newburgh joined the faculty of Oregon State University in 1953 and served as Chair of the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department, Director of the Science Research Institute, and Dean of the Graduate School. Newburgh retired from Oregon State in 1981.
ID: MSS Newburgh
Extent: 2.0 cubic feet
Scope and Content Notes
Biographical / Historical Notes
Statement on Access: Collection is open for research.
Arrangement
Preferred Citation: Robert W. Newburgh Papers (MSS Newburgh), Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Acquisition Note: These materials were transferred to the Archives as part of departmental records by the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department in several accessions during the 1970s. They were separated from the department records to form a separate collection in 2011.
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Container List

Series 1: Correspondence, 1962-1974 Add to Shelf
Series I is comprised of correspondence written or received by Newburgh, primarily in his role as chair of the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department. Correspondence pertaining to his research and participation in faculty governance is also included.
Box-Folder 1.1: Dean of Faculty, 1968-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.2: Environmental Health Sciences Center, 1969-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.3: Environmental Health Sciences Center, 1970, 1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.4: Evaluation of Environmental Sciences Programs at Portland State University and Oregon Technical Institute, 1968 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.5: General, 1967-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.6: OSU Foundation, 1969-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.7: OSU Library, 1962-1966 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.8: Performance Appraisal Training, 1972 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.9: Research Contacts for Eastern Trip, 1974 Add to Shelf
Series 2: Research Projects, 1958-1972 Add to Shelf
Series II consists of grant proposals, correspondence, and progress reports for research conducted by Newburgh. It includes a proposal for a summer training program in toxicology.
Box-Folder 1.10: Comparative Enzymic Patterns During Development, 1963-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.11: Comparative Enzymic Patterns During Development, 1969 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.12: Developmental Biology Training Grant, 1964-1966 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.13: Metabolism of Steriods and Terpenes, 1967 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.14: Oxidative and Synthetic Enzyme Systems, 1958-1968 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.15: Toxicology Training Workshop Grant, 1972 Add to Shelf
Series 3: Article and Book Chapter Drafts, 1968-1976 Add to Shelf
Series III consists of manuscripts of journal articles and book chapters written by Newburgh and submitted for publication and related correspondence.
Sub-Series 1: Chapter on "Toxicology of the Reproductive System" by Newburgh for the book, Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, 1973-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.16: Correspondence and manuscripts Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.1: Galley and page proofs Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.17: Multiple Forms of NADP-Linked Isocitric Dehydrogenase in Chick Embryo, 1968 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.18: Synthesis and Degradation of Chichen Liver Xanthine Dehydrogenase During Development, 1972 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.19: Various Topics, 1971-1976 Add to Shelf
Series 4: Committee and Organizational Involvement, 1965-1976 Add to Shelf
Series IV comprises the bulk of the collection and documents Newburgh's involvement in faculty governance and organizations, including the Faculty Senate and American Association of University Professors. His contributions to state and national committees and organizations, such as the Oregon Heart Association Research Committee and the American Chemical Society Pauling Award Selection Committee, are also reflected in the materials. The records of the Advisory Committee on Environmental Science and Technology includes a report on environmental quality in Oregon. The records include correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and publications.
Box-Folder 1.20: Advisory Committee on Environmental Science and Technology (OSU), 1971 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.21: Advisory Council on College Chemistry, 1967-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.22: American Association of University Professors (AAUP) - OSU Chapter, 1967-1969 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.23: American Association of University Professors (AAUP) - OSU Chapter, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1967-1969 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.24: American Association of University Professors (AAUP) - OSU Chapter, 1968-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.25: Biological Sciences Committee, 1968-1969 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.2: Board of Intercollegiate Athletics, 1975-1976 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.26: Congress of Biochemistry, 1972-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 1.27: Environmental Health Science Training Committee, 1972-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.3: Faculty Senate, 1967-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.4: Faculty Senate, 1968-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.5: Faculty Senate, 1969 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.6: Faculty Senate, 1969-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.7: Faculty Senate, 1969-1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.8: Faculty Senate, 1972-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.9: Faculty Status Committee, 1973-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.10: Nutrition Research Institute, 1970 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.11: Oregon Comprehensive Cancer Program, 1973-1974 Add to Shelf
Sub-Series 1: Oregon Heart Association, 1972-1975 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.12: Applications and Proposals for Research Support, 1972-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.13: Research Committee Meeting Minutes and Correspondence, 1972-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.14: Research Committee Annual Reports - Heart Research Lab, 1972, 1975 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.15: Research Postdoctoral Fellowships, 1972 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.16: OSU Research Council, 1967-1968 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.17: Pauling Award Selection and Canvassing Committee (American Chemical Society), 1965-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.18: Society for Developmental Biology, 1966-1971 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.19: Society of Toxicology, 1973-1974 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.20: Student-Faculty Conference Planning Committee, 1971-1973 Add to Shelf
Box-Folder 2.21: Workshop on Educational Systems Design, 1975-1976 Add to Shelf
Series 5: Course Materials, 1969-1970 Add to Shelf
Series V consists of course descriptions and outlines, examinations, and course notes for several bichemistry and biophysics courses, including Molecules of Life (BB 100), Introduction to Biophysics (BB 333), Introduction to Physcial Biochemistry (BB 450), and General Biochemistry (BB 451 and 452).
Box-Folder 2.22: Course Materials Add to Shelf